Ronald L Ryan

US Patent:

6363544, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

Mar 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/812742

Inventors:

Ronald J. Ryan - Lees Summit MO 64086

International Classification:

A47K 114

US Classification:

4287, 4689

Abstract:

A drain closure is provided for mounting in the drain hole of a vessel such as a bathtub. The closure includes a strainer for mounting within the drain hole. A post extends upwardly from the strainer. A pair of bayonet pins extend outwardly from the post. The drain closure further includes a drain plug having a central aperture in sliding engagement with the post. The plug includes a pair of bayonet slots positioned for slidingly engaging the bayonet pins. An annular plug flange on the plug extends radially outwardly from the plug. An elastomeric seal is positioned beneath the plug flange for sealingly engaging the strainer flange. A cap is positioned on the drain plug over the top of the central aperture. A conical helical spring is positioned between the upper end of the post and the cap and acts to bias the plug upwardly away from the strainer.